become
[ bih-kuhm ]
/ bɪˈkʌm /
verb (used without object), be·came, be·come, be·com·ing.
to come, change, or grow to be (as specified): He became tired.
to come into being.
verb (used with object), be·came, be·come, be·com·ing.
to be attractive on; befit in appearance; look well on: That gown becomes you.
to be suitable or necessary to the dignity, situation, or responsibility of: conduct that becomes an officer.
Nearby words
Idioms
become of, to happen to; be the fate of: What will become of him?
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British Dictionary definitions for become of
become
/ (bɪˈkʌm) /
verb -comes, -coming, -came or -come (mainly intr)
(copula) to come to be; develop or grow intohe became a monster
(foll by of; usually used in a question) to fall to or be the lot (of); happen (to)what became of him?
(tr) (of clothes, etc) to enhance the appearance of (someone); suitthat dress becomes you
(tr) to be appropriate; befitit ill becomes you to complain
Word Origin for become
Old English becuman to happen; related to Old High German biqueman to come to, Gothic biquiman to appear suddenly
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Idioms and Phrases with become of (1 of 2)
become of
Happen to, befall, be the fate of, as in I haven't seen Joe in a year; what has become of his book? The King James Bible has this idiom (Genesis 37:20): “We shall see what will become of his dreams.” [Late 1500s]
Idioms and Phrases with become of (2 of 2)
become
In addition to the idiom beginning with become
- become of
, also see idioms beginning with
- get
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